July 4th Parade- Arroyo Seco, NM

if you ever find yourself in NM in july, i highly recommend escaping to taos. at 7,000 ft (the ski valley is 9,000), my body was able to remind itself what weather under 80 degrees feels like (winter seems so very far away). and if you go during july 4th wkend, you might as well catch the parade through arroyo seco (a little village right next to taos). you might see the "great all american bbq" float, which features a live grill, roasting hot dogs, which were then chucked at spectators (take note of the kid wearing the squirrel head). political statement or gesture of good will? either way, it's great entertainment.